Underplayed Gems

ASKA (2024)

ASKA cover
Developer
Sand Sailor Studio
Publisher
Thunderful Publishing
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Rating
4.0 of 5, 11,934 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 49 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

You gather materials, build structures, and coordinate NPC villagers at a deliberate pace while facing harsh winters and ancient threats in a persistent open world.

survival craftingtribal managementcooperativemethodicalgrittyatmosphericdemandingbuilding

What players say

Players compare ASKA to Valheim mixed with a colony sim, but many find the villager AI too unreliable and the grind excessive even with automation. The combat feels clunky and the UI restrictive, though co-op fans enjoy the village-building challenge.

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